Rembrandt’s Whore
Rembrandt’s Whore by Sylvie Matton is a First Edition novel published by Canongate in 2002, featuring 198 pages in English. This work presents the fictional monologue of Hendrickje Stoffels, who was Rembrandt’s mistress during the last two decades of his life. The narrative follows her journey from a harsh upbringing to becoming a servant in Rembrandt’s household, where she evolves into his lover and confidante, addressing the emotional void left by his family’s tragedies.
Readers will find a poignant exploration of Hendrickje’s life as she navigates the complexities of love, beauty, and societal judgment in Amsterdam. The story delves into themes of romance and historical context, revealing the intimate and often challenging dynamics of her relationship with Rembrandt. Through Hendrickje’s eyes, the novel captures the interplay of art and personal struggle, providing insight into the world of one of history’s great masters.
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This internationally acclaimed novel is the fictional monologue of Hendrickje Stoffels, Rembrandt’s mistress, with whom he spent the last twenty years of his life. This is her story. A sensitive innocent, Hendrickje escapes the harsh realities of her garrison hometown to become a servant in Rembrandt’s household. She soon becomes his lover and closest confidante, filling the void in his life resulting from the death of his wife and two of their children. Reborn at twenty in Rembrandt’s studio as his model and lover, and enlightened by the positive values of beauty, truth, love, and art, Hendrickje is fated to discover the hypocrisy and fickleness of Amsterdam society, which ostracizes her and precipitates Rembrandt’s final collapse. A work of unobtrusive beauty, unforgettably true and poignant. — Le Figaro This book is a work of art in itself. — Telegraaf (Netherlands) [R]eveals the tender, domestic side of the great master’s life. — The Times (London) The writing is as careful and subtle as the master’s paintings. — Magazine Litteraire (France)
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